Your Guide to Making a Successful TAC Claim After a Car Accident in Victoria

Longton Compensation Lawyers
Cameron Tout

Car accidents can be a traumatic experience, both physically and emotionally. If you’re involved in a car accident in Victoria, it’s important to know what steps to take to protect yourself and make a Transport Accident Commission (TAC) claim if necessary. Follow these guidelines to maximize your chances of a successful claim:

  1. Stop and assess the situation: Stop your vehicle and assess the situation. Call an ambulance immediately if anyone is injured. If the accident is minor and there are no injuries, move your vehicle to a safe location off the road.
  2. Exchange information: Exchange information with the other driver, including names, addresses, phone numbers, license plate numbers, and insurance information. Take note of the other driver’s name, address, phone number, license plate number, and insurance information.
  3. Call the police: In Victoria, you must report any car accident to the police if the damage to any vehicle is more than $3,000 or if anyone is injured. Call the police immediately and provide details of the accident and the location.
  4. Gather evidence: Take photos of the accident scene and any damage to your vehicle or other vehicles involved. Gather the names and contact details of any witnesses who saw the accident. This evidence can be important if you need to make a TAC claim.
  5. Make a TAC claim: You may be eligible to make a TAC claim if you’re injured in a car accident. Report the accident to the TAC within 12 months of the accident, and provide details of the accident, including the names and contact details of any witnesses.
  6. Seek medical attention: Seek medical attention as soon as possible if you’re injured in a car accident. This can help you get the treatment you need and can also support any TAC claim you make. Keep records of all medical appointments and treatments.

Remember, the sooner you report the accident and make a TAC claim, the better your chances of a successful claim. If you need more information or assistance with making a TAC claim, speak with a personal injury lawyer in our team. We are a team of experts, many of whom are Accredited Specialists with the Law Institute of Victoria. You can contact us here via the booking system below.

In summary, if you’re involved in a car accident in Victoria, follow these steps: stop and assess the situation, exchange information, call the police, gather evidence, make a TAC claim, and seek medical attention. Protect yourself and maximize your chances of a successful TAC claim by acting promptly and diligently.

*Disclaimer: This is intended as general information only and not to be construed as legal advice. The above information is subject to changes over time. You should always seek professional advice before taking any course of action.*

*Disclaimer: This is intended as general information only and not to be construed as legal advice. The above information is subject to changes over time. You should always seek professional advice before taking any course of action.*

Key Contact

Cameron Tout
Special Counsel | Accredited Personal Injury Law Specialist VIC

Share

[oacsspl]
64 reads

Further reading .

64115a5a5a485
Mother recovers significant compensati...
A small proportion of women who give birth vaginally will suffer 3rd or 4th degree tears. The risk of such tearing is increased with…
Mother recovers significant compensation for instrumental vaginal delivery injuries
655becd5e5418
What can you subpoena from an expert w...
In a recent ruling by Elkaim AJ of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Longton Legal achieved a favorable outcome in the case…
What can you subpoena from an expert witness? Do common law principles or the…
6531cdb41f44e
Young woman recovers more than $100,00...
It only took Longton Legal/Longton Compensation 10 month from the time of commencement of proceedings in the District Court of New South Wales to…
Young woman recovers more than $100,000 for botched breast augmentation surgery
6525e1b68e319
Melbourne woman recovers more than $33...
It only took Longton Legal/Longton Compensation Lawyers’ Yevgeni Shkuratov and Clare Decena 12 months from the time Sarah made her initial enquiry to her…
Melbourne woman recovers more than $330,000.00 for a botched cosmetic procedure in…
64115a5a5a485
Mother recovers significant compensati...
A small proportion of women who give birth vaginally will suffer 3rd or 4th degree tears. The risk of such tearing is increased with…
Mother recovers significant compensation for instrumental vaginal delivery injuries
655becd5e5418
What can you subpoena from an expert w...
In a recent ruling by Elkaim AJ of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Longton Legal achieved a favorable outcome in the case…
What can you subpoena from an expert witness? Do common law principles or the…
6553fa9252784
Is calling a lawyer for a personal inj...
Calling a lawyer for any reason is a significant step that will cause anxiety about the unforeseen costs involved. In the not too distant…
Is calling a lawyer for a personal injury matter going to cost me money?
6531cdb41f44e
Young woman recovers more than $100,00...
It only took Longton Legal/Longton Compensation 10 month from the time of commencement of proceedings in the District Court of New South Wales to…
Young woman recovers more than $100,000 for botched breast augmentation surgery